What would YOU do if..... ?

Rating: Null/10 (3 November 2002)

What would you do if you woke up alone?
That one question will haunt you after you see this film. Shot in London, a city with which i am more than familiar, the sheer loneliness of the first few scenes is striking. Seeing Cheapside devoid of life, The London Eye not turning, and the silence, it is errie in a way that defies belief.
Danny Boyle did an amazing job with the subject matter, making it fightningly realistic. The characters were well defined and in the current climate of alleged impending bio-war from Iraq, it is easy to put yourself in the position of any of the people portrayed.
What is most scary is how normal they all are, just doing what needs to be done, to survive and exist, making the most of an overwhelming experiance.

You are unlikely to run for the kleenex, although the scares, (there are a few), may have you diving for cover, or new undewear but that may just be me, but there is serious emotion in this piece and that makes it watchable. I was sceptical going in (my thoughts were actually this will be s***e but it will pass a few hours) but coming out i was so impressed at how gripped i was all those thoughts evaporated.
Not for the faint hearted, but for those who love cinema at its best, this is a must see.